1996

Record: 13-5
George Seifert's eight-year record: 108-35

In a year of milestones for George Seifert, injuries to quarterbacks
kept the 49ers adjusting all season.

A strained groin and concussions kept Steve Young out of games during
the regular season; broken ribs doomed him in the second round of the playoffs.
Elvis Grbac led the team in two heart-breaking overtime losses. Third-string
QB Jeff Brohm contributed to a hard-fought 10-9 victory at Houston.

There were highlights on both sides of the ball: The defense allowed
an average of only 93 yards per game rushing and only 197 yards per game
passing. The offense ranked second in the NFC in total points with 398,
and Jerry Rice again led the league in receptions, with 112.

George Seifert reached his 100th victory faster than any coach in NFL
history, just as he reached wins No. 50 and 75 quicker than any other NFL
coach.

Seifert's 100th career win was a thrilling come-from-behind victory vs.
the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 20. At halftime, with the 49ers trailing
21-7, Seifert launched into a tirade punctuated by pounding a stool against
the floor in a rage. Seifert said there didn't need to be any adjustments
to the game plan; the players just needed to get up off their butts and
start playing.

After being handed the game ball following the 28-21 victory, Seifert
said, "I love my family, I love life and I love the 49ers."

Seifert became the winningest coach in 49er history in a 38-20 win over
the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 17.